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Obituary for James Franklin McCollum

James Franklin McCollum, age 83 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday morning, February 8, 2017. Jim was a 30 year veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He was a member and Deacon of Calvary Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Jim was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner. He was a loving husband, father, and papaw.

Preceded in death by his parents, Rollie McCollum and Addie Simms McCollum and 8 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gerri McCollum; children and spouses: Kim and Tom Huth, Keith and Jan McCollum, Kelvin and Judy McCollum; grandchildren and spouses: Stephanie and Zach Cross, Andrew and Taylor Huth, Christopher McCollum, Kourtney McCollum, Meagan McCollum and Ian McCollum; sisters: Nina Abbott, Sondra McCollum and Joy Pingleton; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 11th at Calvary Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Jody McGaha officiating. Masonic services will be conducted. Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Grandview Cemetery in Maryville for graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, P O Box 1067, Lenoir City, TN 37771.

Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation:2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 11th at Calvary Baptist Church in Lenoir City

Funeral:4 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church

Interment:Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Grandview Cemetery in Maryville for graveside services